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Recipes for the parade, the potluck, and the fireworks.

Easy entertaining is the name of the game on July 4th. Whether you watch the fireworks, listen to the town band or just relax in the backyard, chances are you’ll share a meal with family and friends this Independence Day. Put a fresh twist to your classic American fare with this selection of easy, healthy July 4th recipes and menu ideas from our Test Kitchen. Happy Fourth of July to everyone from EatingWell!

Main Dishes | Sides Dishes | Desserts | Beverages | Menus

Healthy 4th of July Main Dish Recipes

• Athenian Pasta Primavera
• Beer-Barbecued Chicken
• Chicken & Blueberry Pasta Salad
• Eggplant Parmesan Pizza
• "Fajita" Burgers
• Guinness-Marinated Bison Steak Sandwiches
• Grilled Salmon Soft Tacos
• Inside-Out Cheeseburgers
• Jerk Pork Loin
• Marjoram-Rubbed Pork & Grilled Potato Salad
• Mock Ceviche
• Shaker-Style Smoked Chicken Thighs
• Summer Paella
• Sweet-&-Sour Chicken Drumsticks
• Teriyaki Pork Chops with Blueberry-Ginger Relish
• Tomato-&-Olive-Stuffed Portobello Caps
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Healthy 4th of July Side Dish Recipes

• Backyard Coleslaw
• Bean & Tomato Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
• Caprese Salad
• Cool Zucchini Slaw
• Cucumber & Black-Eyed Pea Salad
• EatingWell Deviled Eggs
• Feta & Herb Dip with Crudités
• Grilled Pepper Salad
• Herbed Potato Salad
• Lazy-Day Pickles
• Salsa Rojo
• Tex-Mex Summer Squash Casserole
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Healthy 4th of July Dessert Recipes

• Berry Frozen Yogurt
• Blueberry Tart with Walnut Crust
• Chocolate Malt Ice Cream Sandwiches
• Grilled Peaches & Angel Food Cake with Red-Wine Sauce
• Lemon Icebox Pie
• Plum-Walnut Crumble
• Raspberry Bars
• Strawberry Shortcake
• Swirled Cheesecake Brownies
• Whoopie Pies
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Healthy 4th of July Beverages

• Cucumber-Lemonade Chiller
• Green Jasmine-Mint Iced Tea with Lemon
• Island Limeade
• Strawberry-Coconut Daiquiri
• Summer Berry Fizz
• White Sangria
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Healthy 4th of July Menus

Southwestern Burger Party

Salsa Rojo
"Fajita" Burgers
Tex-Mex Summer Squash Casserole
Blueberry Tart with Walnut Crust
Island Limeade

Vegetarian Cookout

EatingWell Deviled Eggs
Tomato-&-Olive-Stuffed Portobello Caps
Cool Zucchini Slaw
Swirled Cheesecake Brownies
White Sangria

Easy and Elegant Entertaining Menu

Feta & Herb Dip with Crudités
Marjoram-Rubbed Pork & Grilled Potato Salad
Grilled Pepper Salad
Herbed Potato Salad
Grilled Peaches & Angel Food Cake with Red-Wine Sauce
Summer Berry Fizz

More Healthy Grilling and Entertaining Recipes

Healthy Grilling Recipes
Healthy Burger Recipes
Summer Potluck SIde DIshes and Desserts Recipes
Healthy Summer Drink Recipes
Healthy Frozen Dessert Recipes

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